HOUSTON – Hola Houston!
We’ve got a big event this weekend! In addition to typical construction, you can also expect closures downtown. But before you head that way, there is one safety event you should consider attending!
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Free car seat inspections 🚘
Heads-up, Montgomery County! Free car seat and booster seat inspections will be held today between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Magnolia Event Center. This will be a great opportunity for families to ensure safety while on the roads.
According to the CDC, more than 700 kid passengers ages 12 and below were killed in vehicle crashes back in 2021 in the United States. With such large numbers, events like this can make a difference.
This will also be a great event to attend before heading to the “Original” MLK Parade.
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46th Annual “Original” MLK Parade
The 46th annual “Original” MLK Parade will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. after being rescheduled from its original date. The parade will start in front of City Hall at the corner of Smith and McKinney. If you are in the downtown area, you can expect delays and closures Saturday morning.
CLOSURES:
5 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Smith EB & WB curb lanes (Between Walker & Lamar)
6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- McKinney Street (Between Bagby & Louisiana) * Smith St. will remain open*
- Walker Street (Between Bagby & Louisiana) * Smith St. will remain open*
7 a.m.
- Lamar 2 SB curb lanes (Between Bagby & Smith)
STAGING CLOSURES:
8 a.m.
- Lamar/Allen Parkway Outbound (Between Smith & Taft)
- Allen Parkway Inbound (Between Taft and Bagby)
- Bagby (Between McKinney and Dallas)
8:30 a.m.
- Bagby at Walker SB
- Brazos (Between Dallas & Lamar) *EB curb lane remains open*
9 a.m.
- W. Dallas at Clay NB
- Smith (Between Rusk & Dallas Street)
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Have a great weekend!
Justina Latimer
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- Heading on the Katy Freeway? The I-10 eastbound connector ramp To IH-610 West Loop/US 290 Direct Connect will be closed Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The 610 West Loop heading southbound at I-69 will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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